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- 2. the pump that circulates blood troughout the body.
- 4. attack Blocked blood flow to the heart, casuing tissue damage.
- 5. Pressure Measures blood pressure levels to detect hypertension or hypotension.
- 7. The number of heartbeats per minute.
- 9. Consistently elevated blood pressure, increasing heart strain.
- 11. the fluid carrying oxygen, nutrients, and waste.
- 12. Means slow( bradycardia: slow heart rate).
- 13. X-ray imaging with contrast dye to check for blockages in arteries.
- 15. Another term for a heart attack.
- 16. Test Evaluates heart performance under physical exertion, often on a treadmill.
- 18. Refers to the heart ( cardiologist: heart doctor
- 19. Refers to blood condition ( anemia: lack of healthy red blood cells).
- 21. Heart Faliure The heart cant pump blood effectively, leading to fluid bulidup.
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- 1. (ECG/EKG) Records the heart’s electrical actively; detects arrhythmias or heart attacks.
- 3. Narrowing of arteries sue to plaque bulidup, reducing blood flow.
- 6. Uses ultrasounds to create images of the heart; shows structure and blood flow.
- 8. Measures the force of blood against artery walls.
- 10. organs that oxygenate blood and remove carbon dioxide.
- 11. Vessels tubes (arteries, veins, capillaries) that transport blood.
- 13. Irregular heartbeat, can be too fast, too slow, or uneven.
- 14. Refers to blood vessels (cardiovascular: heart and blood vessels).
- 17. Records the heart’s electrical activity.
- 18. Surgery to improve blood flow to the heart.
- 20. Marrow produces blood cells (red, white, and platelets).Cardio
